Put a dish of cinnamon rolls with apple pie filling on your table and you’ll be lucky if there’s a crumb left over. Think of freshly baked cinnamon rolls, monkey bread style, with warm fruit inside and sweet icing on top. And best of all, it has just two simple ingredients with little prep work!
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Why We Love This Recipe
- Easy to transport.
Whether it’s to a church potluck, Christmas brunch with family, or to give to your delivery driver, this breakfast casserole is easy to wrap up for a ride. - A dump-and-bake dessert.
This apple cinnamon roll recipe requires just 2 ingredients! This means you won’t need a prep bowl. Assemble everything in a skillet or casserole dish and you’re ready to bake.
There are times when you just need a quick and convenient recipe. Hands down, Pillsbury cinnamon roll recipes like this one are the answer! - Fantastic birthday breakfast idea.
You know that when you make this dish, the kids will devour them. They are fantastic for a special birthday breakfast!
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
- Canned, refrigerated cinnamon rolls:
We used two tubes of the regular-sized Pillsbury cinnamon rolls to make this recipe. Obviously, any brand will be fine. Another option is to use the Grands variety, but because those are thicker, you may only need one tube.
- Apple pie filling
You can find pie filling in the baking aisle of your store, and really, if you aren’t in the mood for apples, you can use any flavor. Peaches, blueberries, cherries, and low-sugar and no-sugar pie filling is a nice option, too!
If you’re feeling the desire to use homemade apple pie filling, go ahead! It will make it even more delicious!
Need a few more easy apple desserts?
When you have a fridge full of crisp Galas or Granny Smiths, you can use them to make this sourdough dessert! Another super simple recipe is apple cobbler Bisquick recipe
Tips for the Best Apple Cinnamon Rolls
- Be sure to grease your baking dish really well.
- Cut the rolls into small pieces.
Cutting each piece of dough into 4 pieces is how these apple pie cinnamon rolls become more like a pull apart bread.
- Cut the pieces of fruit if necessary.
We find that it varies by brand, but if you come across any huge pieces of apple pie filling, use a pair of kitchen shears or a sharp knife to make them bite-sized.
- Make a double layer of ingredients.
After you arrange the first tube of rolls and apple pie filling, add a second layer of dough!
Use the second roll of Pillsbury cinnamon rolls to cover the first layer. Essentially, you are burying the apple pie filling between two fluffy layers of the dough.
Hungry yet??
Drizzle or pour the frosting evenly over the top, and serve warm.
If you love cinnamon, then you will definitely love our sourdough discard cinnamon bread. Try it today!
Serving Suggestions and Recipe Variations
To serve this as a main dish for breakfast, you could pair them with a savory dish like scrambled eggs or a side of crispy turkey bacon. Or, you could turn them into a dessert by serving them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
They would also go well with a salad or a bowl of fruit. Or, you could serve them as a snack with a cup of coffee or tea.No matter how you choose to serve them, I’m sure you’ll enjoy these delicious cinnamon rolls!
For a fun variation, add 1/4 of nuts or raisins as a topping before baking.
Recipe FAQs
If it comes out dry, it may have been overbaked. When this happens, the moisture is pulled out. Be sure to remove them from the oven when the tops are just barely golden brown on top.
Using pie filling is a great way to make pre-made cinnamon rolls more fun! We’ve used apple pie filling here because we love the flavor combination.
Stored in an airtight container this treat will keep for up to 4 days in the refrigerator. Cover leftovers with foil and reheat in the oven, to keep them from drying out.
🎯 TFN Pro Tip
If you want a make-ahead casserole, you can freeze the cinnamon rolls with apple pie filling without icing.
Unfortunately, once it’s been covered in icing, the apple cinnamon roll bake doesn’t freeze well.
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Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling
Equipment
- 2-quart casserole dish - or 9"-10" oven safe skillet
- Oven-safe skillet
- non-stick cooking spray
Ingredients
- 14.6 ounces Pillsbury cinnamon rolls (or other brand) – use two 7.3 ounce regular variety, or one 17.5 ounce package of Pillsbury Grands cinnamon rolls.
- 21 ounces apple pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease a casserole dish or oven-safe skillet with non-stick spray or cooking oil.
- Separate the cinnamon roll dough and cut each one into 4-6 sections. Arrange half of the pieces in a single layer in the prepared dish or skillet. Cover the dough with the apple pie filling, cutting any large apple chunks into bite sized pieces. Arrange the remaining cinnamon roll dough pieces in a single layer over the apple pie filling.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, until the cinnamon rolls are lightly browned and the apples are golden and bubbly.
- Drizzle the icing that came with the cinnamon rolls over the top. Let the apple cinnamon rolls cool slightly before serving.
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This post, first published February 26, 2021, was updated with new content on September 9, 2023.
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Loves to bake says
Made as directed and bottom layer was gooey and didn’t bake even after extended baking time. Would definitely bake bottom layer first next time.
Gianne - TFN Team Member says
It sounds like the bottom layer may have needed a bit more time to fully bake, which can sometimes happen depending on the type of baking dish used, oven variations, or even the moisture content of the apples. One way to help ensure even baking is to use a glass or light-colored metal pan, as darker pans can sometimes cause uneven heat distribution. Also, make sure to spread the cinnamon rolls evenly in the dish so they bake through properly. If you prefer, you can try pre-baking the bottom layer for about 5-7 minutes before adding the apples and topping to give it a head start. Let me know if you try this adjustment—I’d love to hear how it turns out!
Terry Finch says
Very simple to make. I sprinkled some cinnamon powder on top before baking. Reason for this is that I like cinnamon.